You need to apply for the bursary by 3 May 2024 (mailed applications must be postmarked no later than 3 May 2024). Late applications will not be considered.

You must be a student from Cumberland County, NS. Eligibility will be based on:

• Projected need for your area of study within Nova Scotia Health, Cumberland
• Proof of acceptance into your program of study
• Your official academic transcripts
• A resume detailing your academic and community involvements
• Your submission of a 750-word essay on why you chose this career path and how you believe your selection to receive a bursary would benefit Nova Scotia Health, and the community, following your graduation
• Three letters of reference in support of your participation in the program

1. Complete the application form
2. Check the application for details on all required supporting documents
3. Submit your completed application and supporting documents:

By mail to:
Cumberland Health Care Careers Bursary
c/o Cumberland Health Care Foundation
19428 Highway 2
Amherst, NS  B4H 1N6

In-person at:
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation Office at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

By email PDF and/or Word documents to:
info@chcfoundation.com

We welcome you to inform us if you require any help or accommodations in order to participate fully in our application process.

It should take two weeks after the application deadline to find out if you have been selected for an interview. It can take longer if there's a large number of applications (not all applicants will be shortlisted).  

Selected applicants will be interviewed by a panel of health care representatives (interviews last approximately 45 minutes each). The interview is important; it helps to prepare yourself ahead of time.

Successful bursary candidates will be notified within two weeks following their interview.

Unsuccessful applicates are encouraged to reapply the following year.

There is no cost to apply for the bursary.

Make sure you provide:

• The completed application form with full contact information
• Your essay with your name on it
• Confirmation of enrollment in university or college (tuition receipt or letter from Registrar’s Office or an instructor)
• Your academic transcripts
• Three letters of reference

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Bursary winners will be required to sign a return-of-service contract with Nova Scotia Health equal to the number of years for which they receive a bursary. This means that if you receive a bursary for four years of study then you will be expected to work for the Nova Scotia Health, in Cumberland County, for four years following graduation. If you cannot fulfill the agreement you will return the bursary that was awarded to you.

The bursary will be issued for each year of your studies, you do not need to reapply annually.

During your academic program you will be invited to meet with Nova Scotia Health staff who work in your area of study. You will be encouraged to build relationships, and perhaps job shadow, when possible.  

Following graduation students will be placed, at the discretion of Nova Scotia Health, where there is the greatest need for staff with their type of training. Placements could be at any of our Cumberland County facilities located in Advocate Harbour, Amherst, Parrsboro, Pugwash or Springhill.  

Students can also participate in summer work experience when possible.

Bursary payments will be issued to students in time for academic deadlines.